[SE] is it lucky, lucky you?

NIKI

Niki doesn't bother to argue about that, because of course there's a way - there's a way for most things (and Flora knows nearly all of them, he's also learned that much). But he does level a dry look in her direction to hear that he's not to underestimate her persuasiveness, and he gestures around them. "You told me within the first couple of times that we met that I should come to Torchline," he points out. "And here I am for two seasons now. When would I ever put your persuasive talents in doubt?"

Softening as well as conversation turns to Kaisel in earnest, Niki allows himself a small smile; he hasn't had the opportunity to really spend time with Flora's new-old-new? beau yet, but patriotic himbo does seem to fit the bill quite perfectly. "That is sweet," he agrees. "And who is to say that I will not ditch you?" Even the prospect of it is enough to have Niki laughing; there's no way he's going to limp off through the soft sand in the dark on his own, and they both know it.

Still chuckling as Flora rounds on the torches, as she gathers them up he at least takes pity and relieves her of the jellyfish umbrella. "I could create a small backpack for Spice to carry the lemons around," he suggests. "Shall we go and fetch that blanket now, too? I do not feel like we should put any of this down in case the house thinks it is a game."

my body's on the line now, I can't fight this time now
I can feel the light shine on my face

Code blatently stolen from queen of codes, Sky!